Kunin scored the game-winning goal and added an assist in Thursday's win over Edmonton.

EDGE Analysis

Kunin's seventh goal of the season at the 16:21 mark of the third period was enough for the Wild to secure the victory. The 22-year-old is on pace for his best NHL season from a statistical perspective, as he's now up to 12 points, 31 hits and 65 shots on goal in 31 games this campaign. Kunin has developed some solid chemistry with his linemates and fellow youngsters -- Joel Eriksson Ek and Jordan Greenway -- on the team's third line.

Kunin racked up three goals and six points while averaging 16:18 of ice time in 12 November games.

EDGE Analysis

The 21-year-old is coming along nicely in his first NHL season, on pace for career highs in ice time, goals and points. Coach Bruce Boudreau has moved Kunin around in his top-nine forward group, giving him more chances to produce on offense rather than in a defensive checking role. Kunin has developed nice chemistry with fellow youngsters Joel Eriksson Ek and Jordan Greenway this season, and all three are developing into intriguing fantasy options, especially in dynasty leagues.

Kunin (illness) tied for the team lead in shots on goal with four and won seven of eight faceoffs in a 3-1 loss to the Kings on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Kunin wasn't able to convert on any of his shots, but he gave a good effort after missing one game due to an illness. He's at six points, 43 shots and a minus-9 rating in 17 appearances.

Kunin (illness) will be in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Kings, Sarah McLellan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kunin missed Minnesota's last game with an illness but has been deemed clear for takeoff. He'll suit up in Los Angeles on Tuesday, looking to pick up where he left off before going down. In his last appearance, Kunin registered two points.

Kunin (illness) will not suit up for Saturday's road game in Arizona, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Kunin too sick to play, Minnesota will have seven defensemen in its lineup Saturday. Kunin's absence comes at a particularly bad time considering he had notched three points in his last two games. Kunin will hope he's feeling better by Tuesday when the Wild visit LA to battle the Kings.

Kunin scored a goal and supplied an assist in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Kunin got the Wild on the board late in the second period, and later set up Brad Hunt's third-period tally. The center has three points in his last two games and six points through 16 contests overall this year. Kunin's added 19 PIM and 39 shots on goal, showing potential to provide value in multiple fantasy categories.

Kunin produced an assist in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Ducks.

EDGE Analysis

Kunin set up Zach Parise for an empty-net goal to cap the comeback effort. The 21-year-old center has four points and 37 shots on goal in 15 appearances this season. He's added 19 hits and 19 PIM, so fantasy owners in deeper formats needing a physical player may be interested in Kunin's particular set of skills.

Kunin scored a goal on two shots in Saturday's 7-4 loss to the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Kunin's goal made it 6-4 late in the third period, adding a little drama to the contest near the end. It's his first point in four games, but he's had 10 hits, 12 shots on goal and four PIM as well. The bottom-six forward is not likely to do enough to attract attention for fantasy purposes.

Kunin had four shots on goal and three hits, but was a minus-2 in 16:20 of ice time in Thursday's loss at Nashville.

EDGE Analysis

Kunin skated on the Wild's third line, but that could change in short order, as Minnesota's top line struggled to generate offense against the Predators. He played center on the second line in the preseason, so he could move into a higher-profile role soon. Coach Bruce Boudreau will likely experiment with line combinations early in the season to find the right mix.

Kunin has been getting preseason playing time as the second-line center in hopes he'll fit into that position for the regular season, Michael Russo of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Bruce Boudreau originally deployed Ryan Donato in that spot this preseason, but with the youngster struggling, the team will turn to Kunin. Kunin filled in at center when Mikko Koivu suffered a knee injury last season, and he's expected to start the team's final two exhibition games centering Zach Parise and Mats Zuccarello. If the 2016 first-round pick can win the job, it would certainly boost his fantasy value playing with more offensive-minded players rather than in a more traditional bottom-six defensive role.